title: Morbidity trends in the population of a specialised homeless primary care service.
abstract: An increasing body of research demonstrates that homelessness is an independent risk factor for morbidity and premature death. This paper compares the frequency of diagnoses between 2003 and 2009 in the computerised records of a specialist practice for homeless people. The changing morbidity trends revealed offer a basis for comparison with other services and suggest benefits from collaborative working, particularly around substance misuse and mental health.
authors.affiliation: London Pathway. nigelhewett@nhs.net
authors.forename: Nigel
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hewett
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hiley
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gray
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D058006:General Practice; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009017:Morbidity / Q000639:trends; D012307:Risk Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D055815:Young Adult